Fund Raising information

Well, we are finally listed on Guidestar.org and can now have
contributions made to Beth Torah by the SunTrust Bank. For
every new account that is opened at SunTrust, and a redemption
request is made, a $100 contribution will be made by SunTrust to
Beth Torah. Here is the scoop.

Open a new personal OR business checking account by
Dec. 31, 2008.

Accept a SunTrust Visa Check (Debit) Card and make at least one
purchase with that card

Complete and submit a redemption form by requesting a
contribution be made to BETH TORAH CONGREGATION OF
HYATTSVILLE,
MD. This request must be
made by February 15, 2009. (You will need Beth Torah’s
EIN when you submit your redemption request. The number is
52-0736350.)

There are six different checking accounts from which to choose.
(I signed up for “Select 50 Checking” which has no monthly
maintenance fee and no minimum balance.) You must use your
Check Card at least once to draw from this account, but you MUST
keep at least $1.00 in the account until February 15, 2009 when the
bank will make the donation to Beth Torah on your behalf.
Donations will be made from only one personal and one business
account per household. When you open the account, they will
try to sell you on their other services, as any bank does. But
you needn’t sign up for anything other than the checking account and
the Visa Check Card.

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT OUR SYNAGOGUE!! DON’T MISS
OUT!! It will take some of your time but will cost you NOTHING
and Beth Torah could actually experience a windfall of a couple of
thousand dollars. So, don’t delay. SIGN UP NOW.

And it would be great if you could respond to this email when you
have opened the new account so we can have an idea as to how much
Beth Torah will be receiving in donations.